D B Corp Q1 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results
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Result Summary
- D B Corp Ltd reported a 8.5% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decrease in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Jun (Q1 FY 2025-26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a decline of 4.7%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were up by 2.1% QoQ and 4.5% YoY.
- The net profit decreased 34.0% QoQ and decreased 31.4% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of D B Corp Ltd stood at 4.5 during Q1 FY 2025-26.
Financial Statments for Q1FY26
| (₹ crores) | Q1FY26 | Q4FY25 | Q1FY25 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Income | 587.24 | 641.75 | 616.26 | -8.5% | -4.7% |
Total Expenses | 479.63 | 469.93 | 458.90 | 2.1% | 4.5% |
Profit Before Tax | 107.61 | 161.52 | 157.36 | -33.4% | -31.6% |
Tax | 26.76 | 38.99 | 39.50 | -31.4% | -32.3% |
Profit After Tax | 80.84 | 122.53 | 117.87 | -34.0% | -31.4% |
Earnings Per Share | 4.50 | 6.90 | 6.60 | -34.8% | -31.8% |
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Company Overview
D B Corp Ltd is a prominent player in the Indian media and entertainment industry, primarily known for publishing newspapers and magazines. The company is the publisher of 'Dainik Bhaskar', one of the most widely read Hindi newspapers in India. D B Corp Ltd operates across multiple regions in India, catering to various linguistic demographics with publications in Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, and English. The company also has a presence in the radio industry and digital media platforms. As of the latest available data, there are no specific major developments reported for D B Corp Ltd.
D B Corp Revenue
In Q1 FY 2025-26, D B Corp Ltd reported a total income of ₹587.24 crores, representing a decrease of 8.5% compared to the previous quarter (Q4FY25) and a 4.7% decline from the same quarter in the previous year (Q1FY25). In Q4FY25, the total income was recorded at ₹641.75 crores, while in Q1FY25, it stood at ₹616.26 crores. The decline in revenue over both periods could be indicative of various factors affecting the company's income streams. The company's revenue trends, as observed, reflect a decrease in its income generation over the specified periods.
D B Corp Profitability
For Q1 FY 2025-26, D B Corp Ltd's profit before tax (PBT) was ₹107.61 crores, a significant decrease of 33.4% from the preceding quarter (Q4FY25), where the PBT was ₹161.52 crores. When compared to the same quarter in the previous year (Q1FY25), the PBT decreased by 31.6% from ₹157.36 crores. The profit after tax (PAT) followed a similar downward trajectory, with Q1FY26 recording ₹80.84 crores, which is 34.0% lower than Q4FY25's ₹122.53 crores and 31.4% less than Q1FY25's ₹117.87 crores. The earnings per share (EPS) for Q1 FY 2025-26 was ₹4.50, declining by 34.8% from the previous quarter and 31.8% year-over-year. These figures reflect a downward trend in profitability for D B Corp Ltd.
D B Corp Operating Metrics
The total expenses for D B Corp Ltd in Q1 FY 2025-26 were ₹479.63 crores, marking a 2.1% increase from the previous quarter's (Q4FY25) expenses of ₹469.93 crores and a 4.5% increase compared to the expenses in Q1FY25, which were ₹458.90 crores. The reported tax for Q1 FY 2025-26 was ₹26.76 crores, showing a decrease of 31.4% from Q4FY25 and 32.3% from Q1FY25. The changes in expenses and tax obligations observed in the latest quarter indicate shifts in the company's cost structures and tax liabilities. The decrease in tax correlates with the decline in profitability metrics.